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BORN
1955
DIED
2023
William JONES Obituary
On January 6, 2023, Mike passed away after tenaciously challenging glioblastoma for 16 months. Beloved husband of Anne Andres-Jones for almost 44 years, or to quote Mike, "all my life." Proud father of Ryan and Amy Jones, Andrea Jones and Brad Beattie, Evan Jones and Kristy Engeland, and Eryn and Sarah Jones. Loving Papa to Mia, Macy, Mikey, Aria, and Hazel. Mike will be sadly missed by his parent-in-laws, Ed and Lois Andres, his siblings MaryAnn Enns, Dave and Karen Jones, Tim and Julie Jones; his brother and sister-in-laws Susan and John Vriens, Cathy Andres and Rob MacLachlan; his nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike was predeceased by his parents William (Buck) and Anne Jones, and his grandparents Arnold and Nita Smith, and William and Florence Jones. Mike was a loyal, generous, and strong-willed family member and friend. He enjoyed our trips, dinners out, cottage weekends as well as his Friday lunches and sports trips. The children and Anne will always be grateful for the kindness and support shown to us by family and friends, especially in the time since Mike's diagnosis. After gaining business experience in a number of roles, Mike became a partner in English and Jones, now Jones & O'Connell LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. His prodigious work ethic as well as his commitment to excellence and his clients was rewarded by his clients' loyalty and in many cases friendship. He was proud that the company created jobs in Niagara. Mike enjoyed all sport as a young player, a coach, and a fan - he believed it to play an important role for children and youth. He was happy watching a professional game or sitting in a local arena watching lacrosse or kids' hockey. He had an amazing memory capacity for sport trivia and could talk or argue about almost any sport, but his real passion was for box lacrosse. He was proud to be awarded "The Spirit of Lacrosse" print for 40 years of service to the Ontario Lacrosse Association. Our heartfelt thanks to the medical teams at the Odette Cancer Centre of Sunnybrook Hospital for the excellent medical treatment, to the physiotherapy team at WIN health, and to the staff and volunteers at Niagara Hospice for their loving care and compassion. At Mike's insistence cremation has taken place, there will be no funeral or visitation. A gathering for family and friends to share their memories and stories will be held at a later date. If you wish to honour Mike's life, please contribute in some way to children's or youth sport in your local community. If you prefer, donations can be made in Mike's memory to the Sunnybrook Foundation (designated for Glioblastoma Research), or to Hospice Niagara.
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Memories and Condolences
for William JONES
20 Entries
Bev Wiebe
January 14, 2023
Our hearts are broken after hearing the news of Mikes passing! Much love and fantastic memories to your friends & family. Mike was our accountant and friend. He was a treasure!
Love Roland, Bev and Tommy & Corrin
Elaine Manocha
January 11, 2023
My sincere sympathy to Anne and her family. May the many memories you had together give you comfort.
Anne Snowden
January 10, 2023
My sincere sympathy to Anne and family. Treasure your many happy memories to ease the sorrow.
Dolores & Mike Romanuk
January 10, 2023
I've had the honour of working with Mike in various ways for about 40 years. We developed a special bond of mutual respect, admiration and most of all friendship. He was brilliant and taught me so much. We worked so well together, solving problems and exchanging ideas, always with a great deal of humour involved. I'll always miss him. Mike's great love for his wonderful wife and family always shone through. Our hearts go out to you all.
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Marie Fast
January 10, 2023
Condolences and deepest sympathies to Anne and the family
Rob and Marie Fast
Diana Hemphill
January 10, 2023
My condolences to you, Anne, and your family. The world has lost a great man.
Helen Slingerland
January 10, 2023
Monty and I have different, but equally fine, memories of time spent with Mike. Monty coached Mike in lacrosse and he was a tenacious and dedicated player and promoter of the game. I knew Mike from his birth as I was a close neighbour who spent a lot of my childhood in and out of their home where I was always welcomed. The Andres kids, the Jones kids and myself were quite the neighbourhood rat pack. Our sincere condolences to Anne, Mary Ann, Dave, Tim and all their families. Monty and Helen Slingerland
Gerry Wilton
January 10, 2023
I worked with Mike every day for 10 years, he was my mentor and friend. Hardly a day goes by where I don't catch myself saying or using something he taught me. He will be greatly missed.
Fun fact about Mike - In the year 2000 he averaged about 2 pots of coffee a day. This was after he had knee surgery and his office was about 40 yards from the coffee room... he could sure move fast on crutches.
My sincere condolences to Anne, Ryan, Andrea, Evan, and Eryn.
Gary Gardell
January 10, 2023
I accompanied Mike on long road trips performing CTC audits over 40 years ago, and then decades later, we somehow reconnected for trips to the Iroquois Arena to watch lacrosse games. Wherever we were, it was always my great pleasure to be alongside this kind and quick-witted traveller. My deepest sympathies.
Nancy Lisi
January 9, 2023
May God bless you all with treasured memories and peace in your hearts. As the days and weeks pass, and as you slowly return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Much love to you all. Nancy Lisi and family.
Ken & Julie Hunter
January 9, 2023
Anne, Ryan, Andrea, Evan and Eryn, Our deepest condolences to the whole Jones family. It was an honour to call Mike our friend. His quick wit, sincere smile and kind heart will be remembered forever. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during the difficult days ahead. Take care.
Tracey Thomas
January 9, 2023
Anne and Family......I was sorry to read of Mike's passing.
Holding you all in my prayers.
Tracey Thomas
Elsie Andres Clement
January 9, 2023
Deepest sympathies to Mike´s wife Anne and family for your loss. I only knew Mike when he was a very young boy - yet continue to have very impressionable and very fond childhood memories to this day - as he and his brothers Dave and Tim, and sister MaryAnn were very close friends and neighbours with me and the rest of the Andres family (my three brothers Fred, Reg and Rick, and my sister "Sam" Sandra), and often reminisce about "the Jones´ kids" at our family gatherings.
Elsie (Andres) Clement - Ottawa
Dave and Buffy Hyde
January 9, 2023
Dear Anne and family
We are so sorry to hear about this sad news!
Our sincere sympathy ..
Dorinda Wheeler
January 9, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nestor
January 9, 2023
Lindsay and I send our condolences to Anne and Jones family. Mike was a very caring person, with an ability to cut through all the noise and solve any problem you threw his way. I learned so much from working from him and attribute much of my future successes at work to him. We will miss him very much and know that he left the world a better place.
Rob & Anne McVicar
January 9, 2023
Anne & family, we are so sorry for your family´s loss
Rob & Anne McVicar
Charlene and Jim Conte
January 9, 2023
We send our heartfelt condolences to Anne and your family. Mike will be missed in so many ways. Hold each other close as you share your memories and love for Mike.
Marty and Darlene Dortono
January 9, 2023
Condolences and deepest sympathies to Anne and the family. We miss you Mike.
Marty and Darlene Dortono
Bonnie Baillie
January 9, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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